Angostura

Angostura is a moderate out-and-back hike in the Camino Real Ranger District of Carson National Forest in northern New Mexico, about 5.6 miles long with a one-way elevation gain of 1,218 feet. The trail rises from a low point of about 9,200 feet to a high of about 10,427 feet, and the Forest Service manages the land. The route is natural-surfaced and open to both horses and bikes, so it works for riders and pack animals as well as hikers. The open season runs from March 15 to November 15, and the Angostura Cutoff Trail (9A) starts just 0.1 mile away, making it easy to pair with another route. La Junta Canyon campground sits about 2.5 miles off, and Duran campground is about 3 miles away. For paddling, the Rio Pueblo is about 6 miles out, and the Upper Tier climbing area is about 6.5 miles away.